Slovakia: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Slovakia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Slovak cherry and sour cherry market, when its value decreased by -11.5% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a strong expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Slovakia

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 64%. Cherry and sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of cherries and sour cherries in Slovakia amounted to X tons per ha in 2022, picking up by 1.8% against the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cherry and sour cherry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of cherries and sour cherries production in Slovakia shrank slightly to X ha, falling by -3.2% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 13%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Slovakia

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries increased by 181% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,237%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 819% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Slovakia.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +24.6%).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for cherries and sour cherries exports from Slovakia, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary totaled +24.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, overseas purchases of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -15.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 485%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 116%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Hungary (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cherry and sour cherry to Slovakia, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry imports from Hungary exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), ninefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Hungary amounted to +54.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+166.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (+5.7% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Spain ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest cherry and sour cherry suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising 89% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +158.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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